83 FR 27681 - Rules of Practice and Procedure Governing Marketing Orders and Marketing Agreements, and Research, Promotion, and Information Programs

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Agricultural Marketing Service

Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 115 (June 14, 2018)

Page Range		27681-27683
FR Document		2018-12722

This rule amends the Rules of Practice governing Marketing Orders and Marketing Agreements (MOMA), and Research, Promotion, and Information (R&P) programs overseen by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) to include a definition of the term ``mail''. It also modifies an authority citation to ensure all appropriate authorities are included.

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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Agricultural Marketing Service

7 CFR Parts 900 and 1200

[Document Number AMS-SC-18-0007]


Rules of Practice and Procedure Governing Marketing Orders and 
Marketing Agreements, and Research, Promotion, and Information Programs

AGENCY: Agricultural Marketing Service, USDA.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This rule amends the Rules of Practice governing Marketing 
Orders and Marketing Agreements (MOMA), and Research, Promotion, and 
Information (R&P) programs overseen by the U.S. Department of 
Agriculture's (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) to include a 
definition of the term ``mail''. It also modifies an authority citation 
to ensure all appropriate authorities are included.

DATES: Effective Date: June 14, 2018.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Stacy Jones King, Agricultural 
Marketing Specialist, Specialty Crops Program, AMS, USDA, 1400 
Independence Avenue SW, STOP 0244, Washington, DC 20250-0244; 
Telephone: (202) 720-9915, Fax: (202) 205-2800; or email: 
[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This final rule is issued under the Rules of 
Practice governing MOMA (7 CFR part 900) and R&P (7 CFR part 1200) 
overseen by USDA's AMS to include a definition of the term ``mail''. 
Currently, MOMA and R&P regulations generally use the term ``mail'' but 
do not define it. This action creates a definition of ``mail'' that 
clarifies that it includes not only transmittal of information through 
a postal or other delivery system, but also through electronic mail. 
Without this broader definition of mail, the business activities of the 
boards, councils, and committees that administer the programs under AMS 
oversight, as well as federal milk marketing order administrative 
activities, will be restricted to using the traditional system of 
physical transportation of letters and parcels.
    USDA believes that an expansive definition of ``mail'' will create 
greater effectiveness and cost savings for MOMA and R&P programs. This 
aligns with the Secretary's goal for greater use of technology in the 
Department to deliver the most effective, efficient and customer-
focused programs. For this reason, USDA is amending the regulations at 
7 CFR part 900 and 7 CFR part 1200 to reflect ``mail'' as both 
electronic mail and postal (or otherwise delivered) mail. One of the 
first initiatives under this amendment is to allow for electronic 
voting as an option in required implementation and continuance 
referenda on R&P programs.
    In addition, this rule will further modify authority citations for 
7 CFR part 1200 to correct the current citations as some authority 
cites are not currently included.

Executive Orders 12866, 13563, and 13771

    Executive Orders 12866 and 13563 direct agencies to assess all 
costs and benefits of available regulatory alternatives and, if 
regulation is necessary, to select regulatory approaches that maximize 
net benefits (including potential economic, environmental, public 
health and safety effects, distributive impacts and equity). Executive 
Order 13563 emphasizes the importance of quantifying both costs and 
benefits, reducing costs, harmonizing rules and promoting flexibility. 
This action falls within a category of regulatory actions that the 
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) exempted from Executive Order 
12866 review. Additionally, because this rule does not meet the 
definition of a significant regulatory action it does not trigger the 
requirements contained in Executive Order 13771. See OMB's Memorandum 
titled ``Interim Guidance Implementing Section 2 of the Executive Order 
of January 30, 2017, titled `Reducing Regulation and Controlling 
Regulatory Costs' '' (February 2, 2017).

Executive Order 13175

    This action has been reviewed in accordance with the requirements 
of Executive Order 13175, Consultation and Coordination with Indian 
Tribal Governments. The review reveals that this regulation will not 
have substantial and direct effects on Tribal governments and will not 
have significant Tribal implications.

Executive Order 12988

    This final rule has been reviewed under Executive Order 12988, 
Civil Justice Reform. It is not intended to have retroactive effect. 
This rule will not preempt any State or local laws, regulations, or 
policies, unless they present an irreconcilable conflict with this 
rule.
    Section 11 of the Beef Promotion and Research Act of 1985 (7 U.S.C. 
2910) provides that it shall not preempt or supersede any other program 
relating to beef promotion organized and operated under the laws of the 
United States or any State. Section 524 of the Commodity Promotion, 
Research, and Information Act of 1996 (7 U.S.C. 7423) provides that it 
shall not affect or preempt any other Federal or State law authorizing 
promotion or research relating to an agricultural commodity.
    Section 121 of the Dairy Production Stabilization Act of 1983 (7 
U.S.C. 4512(a)) provides that nothing in this Act may be construed to 
preempt or supersede any other program relating to dairy product 
promotion organized and operated under the laws of the United States or 
any State.
    Section 1212(c) of the Hass Avocado Promotion, Research and 
Information Act of 2000 (7 U.S.C. 7811) provides that nothing in this 
Act may be construed to preempt or supersede any program relating to 
Hass avocado promotion, research, industry information, and consumer 
information organized and operated under the laws of the United States 
or of a State.
    Section 1930 of the Mushroom Promotion, Research, and Consumer 
Information Act of 1990 (7 U.S.C. 6109) provides that nothing in this 
Act may be construed to preempt or supersede any other program relating 
to mushroom promotion, research, consumer information or industry 
information organized and operated under the laws of the United States 
or any State.

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    Section 580 of the Popcorn Promotion, Research, and Consumer 
Information Act (7 U.S.C. 7489) provides that nothing in this Act 
preempts or supersedes any other program relating to popcorn promotion 
organized and operated under the laws of the United States or any 
State.
    Section 1628 of the Pork Promotion, Research, and Consumer 
Information Act of 1985 (7 U.S.C. 4817) states that the statute is 
intended to occupy the field of promotion and consumer education 
involving pork and pork products and of obtaining funds thereof from 
pork producers. The regulation of such activity (other than a 
regulation or requirement relating to a matter of public health or the 
provision of State or local funds for such activity) that is in 
addition to or different from the Pork Act may not be imposed by a 
State.
    Additionally, section 1974 of the Soybean Promotion, Research, and 
Consumer Information Act (7 U.S.C. 6309) provides, with certain 
exceptions, that nothing in the Soybean Act may be construed to preempt 
or supersede any other program relating to soybean promotion, research, 
consumer information, or industry information organized under the laws 
of the United States or any State.
    According to the following authorizing acts, administrative 
proceedings must be exhausted before parties may file suit in court: 
Agricultural Marketing Agreement Act of 1937 (7 U.S.C. 601-674); 
Commodity Promotion, Research, and Information Act of 1996 (7 U.S.C. 
7411-7425); Cotton Research and Promotion Act of 1966 (7 U.S.C. 2101-
2118); Dairy Production Stabilization Act of 1983 (7 U.S.C. 4501-4514); 
Egg Research and Consumer Information Act of 1974 (7 U.S.C. 2701-2718); 
Fluid Milk Promotion Act of 1990 (7 U.S.C. 6401-6417); Hass Avocado 
Promotion, Research, and Information Act of 2000 (7 U.S.C. 7801-7813); 
Mushroom Promotion, Research, and Consumer Information Act of 1990 (7 
U.S.C. 6101-6112); Popcorn Promotion, Research, and Consumer 
Information Act of 1996 (7 U.S.C. 7481-7491); Pork Promotion, Research, 
and Consumer Information Act of 1985 (7 U.S.C. 4801-4819); Potato 
Research and Promotion Act of 1971 (7 U.S.C. 2611-2627); Soybean 
Promotion, Research, and Consumer Information Act (7 U.S.C. 6301-6311); 
and Watermelon Research and Promotion Act (7 U.S.C. 4901-4916).
    Under those acts, any person subject to an order may file a 
petition with the Secretary stating that the order, any provision of 
the order, or any obligation imposed in connection with the order is 
not in accordance with law and request a modification of the order or 
to be exempted therefrom. The petitioner is afforded the opportunity 
for a hearing on the petition. After the hearing, the Secretary will 
make a ruling on the petition. The acts provide that the district 
courts of the United States in any district in which the person is an 
inhabitant, or has his principal place of business, has the 
jurisdiction to review the Secretary's rule, provided a complaint is 
filed within 20 days from the date of the entry of the ruling. There 
are no administrative proceedings that must be exhausted prior to any 
judicial challenge under the provision of the Beef Promotion and 
Research Act of 1985 (7 U.S.C. 2901-2911).

Administrative Procedure Act, Regulatory Flexibility Act, and Paperwork 
Reduction Act

    This final rule establishes agency rules of practice and procedure. 
Under the Administrative Procedure Act (APA), prior notice and 
opportunity for comment are not required for the promulgation of agency 
rules of practice and procedure. 5 U.S.C. 553 (b)(3)(A). Only 
substantive rules require publication 30 days prior to their effective 
date. 5 U.S.C. 553 (d). Therefore, this final rule is effective upon 
publication in the Federal Register.
    Under 5 U.S.C. 804, this rule is not subject to Congressional 
review under the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act of 
1996, Public Law 104-121. In addition, because prior notice and 
opportunity for comment are not required to be provided for this final 
rule, this rule is exempt from the requirements of the Regulatory 
Flexibility Act, 5 U.S.C. 601, et seq. Furthermore, we have determined 
that the addition of a definition for the term ``mail'' to 7 CFR parts 
900 and 1200 will not impact the current information collection burden 
for approved OMB forms.

List of Subjects

7 CFR Part 900

    Administrative practice and procedure, Freedom of information, 
Marketing agreements, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements.

7 CFR Part 1200

    Administrative practice and procedure, Agricultural research, 
Reporting and recordkeeping requirements.

    Accordingly, 7 CFR parts 900 and 1200 are amended as follows:

PART 900--GENERAL REGULATIONS

Subpart G--Miscellaneous Requirements

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1. The authority citation for part 900, subpart G, continues to read as 
follows:

    Authority: Sec. 10, 48 Stat. 37, as amended; 7 U.S.C. 610.


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2. In Sec.  900.200, add paragraph (f) to read as follows:


Sec.  900.200  Definitions.

* * * * *
    (f) The term mail means to transmit either electronically or 
through a postal or other delivery system, information or a package 
(e.g., letter or envelope) to a recipient.
* * * * *

PART 1200--RULES OF PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE GOVERNING PROCEEDINGS 
UNDER RESEARCH, PROMOTION, AND INFORMATION PROGRAMS

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3. The authority citation for part 1200 is revised to read as follows:

    Authority: 7 U.S.C. 2101-2119, 2611-2627, 2701-2718, 2901-2911, 
4501-4514, 4801-4819, 4901-4916, 6101-6112, 6301-6311, 6401-6417, 
7411-7425, 7481-7491, and 7801-7813.

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4. Subpart C is added to read as follows:

Subpart C--General Definitions

Sec.
1200.100 General.
1200.101 Definitions.

    Authority: 7 U.S.C. 2114, 2616, 2716, 2904, 4503, 4803, 4905, 
6112, 6311, 6406, 7490, 7424 and 7812.


Sec.  1200.100  General.

    The terms defined/specified in this subpart shall apply to all 
research and promotion programs authorized under the Act.


Sec.  1200.101  Definitions.

    (a) Act means the Commodity Research, Promotion, and Information 
Act of 1996 [7 U.S.C. 7411-7425]; the Beef Promotion and Research Act 
of 1985 [7 U.S.C. 2901-2911]; the Cotton Research and Promotion Act, as 
amended [7 U.S.C. 2101-2119]; the Dairy Production Stabilization Act of 
1983 [7 U.S.C. 4501-4514]; the Egg Research and Consumer Information 
Act, as amended [7 U.S.C. 2701-2718]; the Fluid Milk Promotion Act of 
1990 [7 U.S.C. 6401-6417]; the Hass Avocado Promotion, Research, and 
Information Act of 2000 [7 U.S.C. 7801-7813]; the Mushroom Promotion, 
Research, and Consumer Information Act of 1990 [7

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U.S.C. 6101-6112]; the Popcorn Promotion, Research, and Consumer 
Information Act [7 U.S.C. 7481-7491]; the Pork Promotion, Research, and 
Consumer Information Act [7 U.S.C. 4801-4819]; the Potato Research and 
Promotion Act, as amended [7 U.S.C. 2611-2627]; the Soybean Promotion, 
Research, and Consumer Information Act [7 U.S.C. 6301-6311]; and the 
Watermelon Research and Promotion Act, as amended, [7 U.S.C. 4901-
4916].
    (b) Mail means to transmit either electronically or through a 
postal or other delivery system, information or a package (e.g., letter 
or envelope) to a recipient.

    Dated: June 8, 2018.
Bruce Summers,
Administrator, Agricultural Marketing Service.
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This section of the FEDERAL REGISTER councils, and committees that Executive Order 13175
contains regulatory documents having general administer the programs under AMS
applicability and legal effect, most of which This action has been reviewed in
oversight, as well as federal milk
are keyed to and codified in the Code of accordance with the requirements of
marketing order administrative Executive Order 13175, Consultation
Federal Regulations, which is published under
50 titles pursuant to 44 U.S.C. 1510.
activities, will be restricted to using the and Coordination with Indian Tribal
traditional system of physical Governments. The review reveals that
The Code of Federal Regulations is sold by transportation of letters and parcels. this regulation will not have substantial
the Superintendent of Documents. USDA believes that an expansive and direct effects on Tribal governments
definition of ‘‘mail’’ will create greater and will not have significant Tribal
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE effectiveness and cost savings for implications.
MOMA and R&P programs. This aligns
Executive Order 12988
Agricultural Marketing Service with the Secretary’s goal for greater use
of technology in the Department to This final rule has been reviewed
7 CFR Parts 900 and 1200 deliver the most effective, efficient and under Executive Order 12988, Civil
customer-focused programs. For this Justice Reform. It is not intended to
[Document Number AMS–SC–18–0007]
reason, USDA is amending the have retroactive effect. This rule will
Rules of Practice and Procedure regulations at 7 CFR part 900 and 7 CFR not preempt any State or local laws,
Governing Marketing Orders and part 1200 to reflect ‘‘mail’’ as both regulations, or policies, unless they
Marketing Agreements, and Research, electronic mail and postal (or otherwise present an irreconcilable conflict with
Promotion, and Information Programs delivered) mail. One of the first this rule.
initiatives under this amendment is to Section 11 of the Beef Promotion and
AGENCY: Agricultural Marketing Service, allow for electronic voting as an option Research Act of 1985 (7 U.S.C. 2910)
USDA. in required implementation and provides that it shall not preempt or
ACTION: Final rule. continuance referenda on R&P supersede any other program relating to
programs. beef promotion organized and operated
SUMMARY: This rule amends the Rules of under the laws of the United States or
Practice governing Marketing Orders In addition, this rule will further
any State. Section 524 of the
and Marketing Agreements (MOMA), modify authority citations for 7 CFR
Commodity Promotion, Research, and
and Research, Promotion, and part 1200 to correct the current citations
Information Act of 1996 (7 U.S.C. 7423)
Information (R&P) programs overseen by as some authority cites are not currently
provides that it shall not affect or
the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s included.
preempt any other Federal or State law
(USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service authorizing promotion or research
Executive Orders 12866, 13563, and
(AMS) to include a definition of the relating to an agricultural commodity.
13771
term ‘‘mail’’. It also modifies an
Section 121 of the Dairy Production
authority citation to ensure all Executive Orders 12866 and 13563 Stabilization Act of 1983 (7 U.S.C.
appropriate authorities are included. direct agencies to assess all costs and 4512(a)) provides that nothing in this
DATES: Effective Date: June 14, 2018. benefits of available regulatory Act may be construed to preempt or
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: alternatives and, if regulation is supersede any other program relating to
Stacy Jones King, Agricultural necessary, to select regulatory dairy product promotion organized and
Marketing Specialist, Specialty Crops approaches that maximize net benefits operated under the laws of the United
Program, AMS, USDA, 1400 (including potential economic, States or any State.
Independence Avenue SW, STOP 0244, environmental, public health and safety Section 1212(c) of the Hass Avocado
Washington, DC 20250–0244; effects, distributive impacts and equity). Promotion, Research and Information
Telephone: (202) 720–9915, Fax: (202) Executive Order 13563 emphasizes the Act of 2000 (7 U.S.C. 7811) provides
205–2800; or email: Stacy.JonesKing@ importance of quantifying both costs that nothing in this Act may be
ams.usda.gov. and benefits, reducing costs, construed to preempt or supersede any
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This final harmonizing rules and promoting program relating to Hass avocado
rule is issued under the Rules of flexibility. This action falls within a promotion, research, industry
Practice governing MOMA (7 CFR part category of regulatory actions that the information, and consumer information
900) and R&P (7 CFR part 1200) Office of Management and Budget organized and operated under the laws
overseen by USDA’s AMS to include a (OMB) exempted from Executive Order of the United States or of a State.
definition of the term ‘‘mail’’. Currently, 12866 review. Additionally, because Section 1930 of the Mushroom
MOMA and R&P regulations generally this rule does not meet the definition of Promotion, Research, and Consumer
use the term ‘‘mail’’ but do not define a significant regulatory action it does Information Act of 1990 (7 U.S.C. 6109)
it. This action creates a definition of not trigger the requirements contained provides that nothing in this Act may be
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‘‘mail’’ that clarifies that it includes not in Executive Order 13771. See OMB’s construed to preempt or supersede any
only transmittal of information through Memorandum titled ‘‘Interim Guidance other program relating to mushroom
a postal or other delivery system, but Implementing Section 2 of the Executive promotion, research, consumer
also through electronic mail. Without Order of January 30, 2017, titled information or industry information
this broader definition of mail, the ‘Reducing Regulation and Controlling organized and operated under the laws
business activities of the boards, Regulatory Costs’ ’’ (February 2, 2017). of the United States or any State.

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Section 580 of the Popcorn not in accordance with law and request PART 900—GENERAL REGULATIONS
Promotion, Research, and Consumer a modification of the order or to be
Information Act (7 U.S.C. 7489) exempted therefrom. The petitioner is Subpart G—Miscellaneous
provides that nothing in this Act afforded the opportunity for a hearing Requirements
preempts or supersedes any other on the petition. After the hearing, the
program relating to popcorn promotion Secretary will make a ruling on the ■ 1. The authority citation for part 900,
organized and operated under the laws petition. The acts provide that the subpart G, continues to read as follows:
of the United States or any State. district courts of the United States in Authority: Sec. 10, 48 Stat. 37, as
Section 1628 of the Pork Promotion, any district in which the person is an amended; 7 U.S.C. 610.
Research, and Consumer Information inhabitant, or has his principal place of ■ 2. In § 900.200, add paragraph (f) to
Act of 1985 (7 U.S.C. 4817) states that business, has the jurisdiction to review read as follows:
the statute is intended to occupy the the Secretary’s rule, provided a
field of promotion and consumer complaint is filed within 20 days from § 900.200 Definitions.
education involving pork and pork the date of the entry of the ruling. There * * * * *
products and of obtaining funds thereof are no administrative proceedings that (f) The term mail means to transmit
from pork producers. The regulation of must be exhausted prior to any judicial either electronically or through a postal
such activity (other than a regulation or challenge under the provision of the or other delivery system, information or
requirement relating to a matter of Beef Promotion and Research Act of a package (e.g., letter or envelope) to a
public health or the provision of State 1985 (7 U.S.C. 2901–2911). recipient.
or local funds for such activity) that is * * * * *
in addition to or different from the Pork Administrative Procedure Act,
Act may not be imposed by a State. Regulatory Flexibility Act, and PART 1200—RULES OF PRACTICE
Additionally, section 1974 of the Paperwork Reduction Act AND PROCEDURE GOVERNING
Soybean Promotion, Research, and This final rule establishes agency PROCEEDINGS UNDER RESEARCH,
Consumer Information Act (7 U.S.C. rules of practice and procedure. Under PROMOTION, AND INFORMATION
6309) provides, with certain exceptions, the Administrative Procedure Act PROGRAMS
that nothing in the Soybean Act may be
(APA), prior notice and opportunity for
construed to preempt or supersede any ■ 3. The authority citation for part 1200
comment are not required for the
other program relating to soybean is revised to read as follows:
promulgation of agency rules of practice
promotion, research, consumer Authority: 7 U.S.C. 2101–2119, 2611–2627,
and procedure. 5 U.S.C. 553 (b)(3)(A).
information, or industry information 2701–2718, 2901–2911, 4501–4514, 4801–
Only substantive rules require
organized under the laws of the United 4819, 4901–4916, 6101–6112, 6301–6311,
publication 30 days prior to their
States or any State. 6401–6417, 7411–7425, 7481–7491, and
According to the following effective date. 5 U.S.C. 553 (d). 7801–7813.
authorizing acts, administrative Therefore, this final rule is effective ■ 4. Subpart C is added to read as
proceedings must be exhausted before upon publication in the Federal follows:
parties may file suit in court: Register.
Agricultural Marketing Agreement Act Under 5 U.S.C. 804, this rule is not Subpart C—General Definitions
of 1937 (7 U.S.C. 601–674); Commodity subject to Congressional review under
the Small Business Regulatory Sec.
Promotion, Research, and Information 1200.100 General.
Act of 1996 (7 U.S.C. 7411–7425); Enforcement Fairness Act of 1996, 1200.101 Definitions.
Cotton Research and Promotion Act of Public Law 104–121. In addition,
because prior notice and opportunity for Authority: 7 U.S.C. 2114, 2616, 2716, 2904,
1966 (7 U.S.C. 2101–2118); Dairy
comment are not required to be 4503, 4803, 4905, 6112, 6311, 6406, 7490,
Production Stabilization Act of 1983 (7 7424 and 7812.
U.S.C. 4501–4514); Egg Research and provided for this final rule, this rule is
Consumer Information Act of 1974 (7 exempt from the requirements of the § 1200.100 General.
U.S.C. 2701–2718); Fluid Milk Regulatory Flexibility Act, 5 U.S.C. 601, The terms defined/specified in this
Promotion Act of 1990 (7 U.S.C. 6401– et seq. Furthermore, we have subpart shall apply to all research and
6417); Hass Avocado Promotion, determined that the addition of a promotion programs authorized under
Research, and Information Act of 2000 definition for the term ‘‘mail’’ to 7 CFR the Act.
(7 U.S.C. 7801–7813); Mushroom parts 900 and 1200 will not impact the
Promotion, Research, and Consumer current information collection burden § 1200.101 Definitions.
Information Act of 1990 (7 U.S.C. 6101– for approved OMB forms. (a) Act means the Commodity
6112); Popcorn Promotion, Research, Research, Promotion, and Information
List of Subjects
and Consumer Information Act of 1996 Act of 1996 [7 U.S.C. 7411–7425]; the
(7 U.S.C. 7481–7491); Pork Promotion, 7 CFR Part 900 Beef Promotion and Research Act of
Research, and Consumer Information 1985 [7 U.S.C. 2901–2911]; the Cotton
Administrative practice and Research and Promotion Act, as
Act of 1985 (7 U.S.C. 4801–4819); Potato
procedure, Freedom of information, amended [7 U.S.C. 2101–2119]; the
Research and Promotion Act of 1971 (7
Marketing agreements, Reporting and Dairy Production Stabilization Act of
U.S.C. 2611–2627); Soybean Promotion,
recordkeeping requirements. 1983 [7 U.S.C. 4501–4514]; the Egg
Research, and Consumer Information
Act (7 U.S.C. 6301–6311); and 7 CFR Part 1200 Research and Consumer Information
Act, as amended [7 U.S.C. 2701–2718];
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Watermelon Research and Promotion
Act (7 U.S.C. 4901–4916). Administrative practice and the Fluid Milk Promotion Act of 1990 [7
Under those acts, any person subject procedure, Agricultural research, U.S.C. 6401–6417]; the Hass Avocado
to an order may file a petition with the Reporting and recordkeeping Promotion, Research, and Information
Secretary stating that the order, any requirements. Act of 2000 [7 U.S.C. 7801–7813]; the
provision of the order, or any obligation Accordingly, 7 CFR parts 900 and Mushroom Promotion, Research, and
imposed in connection with the order is 1200 are amended as follows: Consumer Information Act of 1990 [7

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Category		Regulatory Information
Collection		Federal Register
sudoc Class		AE 2.7: GS 4.107: AE 2.106:
Publisher		Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
Section		Rules and Regulations
Action		Final rule.
Dates		Effective Date: June 14, 2018.
Contact		Stacy Jones King, Agricultural Marketing Specialist, Specialty Crops Program, AMS, USDA, 1400 Independence Avenue SW, STOP 0244, Washington, DC 20250-0244; Telephone: (202) 720-9915, Fax: (202) 205-2800; or email: [email protected]
FR Citation		83 FR 27681
CFR Citation		7 CFR 1200 7 CFR 900
CFR Associated		Agricultural Research; Administrative Practice and Procedure; Freedom of Information; Marketing Agreements and Reporting and Recordkeeping Requirements

83 FR 27681 - Rules of Practice and Procedure Governing Marketing Orders and Marketing Agreements, and Research, Promotion, and Information Programs

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTUREAgricultural Marketing Service

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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
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